The Eva Camunez Tucker Up & Coming Scholars Program allows worthy high school students of good academic ability the chance to plan, prepare for and pursue a college degree.
Click here to read more about Eva Camunez Tucker.
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Criteria
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San Angelo area students from these schools are invited to participate:
- Lake View
- Central
- Cornerstone Christian
- Texas Leadership Charter Academy
- Ambleside
- Christoval
- Students must rank in the top one-third of their class at the end of their freshman (ninth grade) year and are invited to apply for the Eva Camunez Up & Coming Scholars Program based on their academic progress.
- Once selected, students must then maintain an academic standing in the top half of their class each year.
- Program participants in good standing will be required to meet the admission standards of all students seeking admittance to Angelo State University.
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Benefits
A special identification card that grants access to:
- Fitness facilities in the Ben Kelly Center for Human Performance
- The Porter Henderson Library and its technology resources
- Designated campus computer labs
- ASU home intercollegiate athletic events (free of charge)
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Checklist
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High School Seniors
Fall
- If you have not taken your ACT or SAT, this should be a priority. Scores are needed for college applications.
- Start applying to colleges. Most College applications open September 1st. You can apply to ASU as early as August 1st!
- If you apply to ASU, select the fee waiver option at the end of the application and Submit. Once you submit the application, send an email to haley.losoya@angelo.edu to request a fee waiver from the Up & Coming Scholars program. View the steps here as well!
- Apply for Scholarships
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Click here
Spring
- Continue applying for scholarships
- Complete the FAFSA if you have not already done so
- Register for New Student Orientation (NSO).
- Attend Up & Coming Scholars High School Graduation Celebration
- Submit final high school transcript at the end of senior year
- Submit meningitis shot record, TSI scores, and other required documents as requested by the college you will be attending
- Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)
- Attend New Student Orientation
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High School Juniors
- Prepare for the ACT or SAT
- Take the ACT or SAT (or both)
- Continue to explore colleges, careers, and majors
- Attend Up & Coming Scholars event at the end of your junior year
- Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)
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High School Sophomores
Fall
- If invited to apply, must complete application by deadline AND submit required waivers in order for your application to be considered.
- Upon acceptance, go get Up & Coming Scholars ID card (must take the campus ID number you are issued upon acceptance into the program)
- Prepare for the ACT or SAT
- Take the ACT or SAT
- Begin to explore colleges, careers, and majors
- Attend Up & Coming Scholars event at the end of your sophomore year
- Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)
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